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Health Care
Foundation of North Mississippi
What
is Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi?
What
type of programs and services does HCF support?
How is HCF funded?
What are
the benefits of your charitable donation?
How much should I give?
May
I donate to a specific need or to a favorite area or hospital service?
Will
HCF consider providing grants to needs in my community?
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What
is Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi?
Health Care Foundation
of North Mississippi secures and distributes donations for health care
programs and services that improve the overall health status of the
people in this region.
Gifts to HCF help
patients, families and communities throughout North Mississippi by
providing medications and nutritional support for needy patients;
community health and wellness programs, especially those that improve
children's health services; life saving equipment and training for
medical students. The Health Care Foundation provides support for NMHS
and its affilated entities including NMMC.
All donations are tax
deductible and may be designated by donors for a specific purpose,
program or patient care project.
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What
type of programs and services does HCF support?
Reimbursements from
Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurers often only provide for a
portion of the cost of medical treatment. Additionally, a growing
number of patients have little or no insurance and cannot afford
expensive medications. Many don’t have transportation to receive
their much needed treatment.
Donations and gifts
provide funds for needs such as:
Financial assistance to needy patients for their medications,
nutritional supplements and transportation for medical
treatment
Community health and wellness programs, especially those that
improve children's health services such as the School Nurse Program
and School Health Centers
The latest in life-saving medical treatment options at our medical
centers
Educational
training for medical students and health care professionals
HCF also provides grants
to non-NMHS community organizations which work to improve the health
of the people and communities throughout this region. A sample of
these organizations include:
Good Samaritan Free Clinic
Mantachie Clinic
Regional Rehabilitation
CATCH Kids
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How
is HCF funded?
HCF receives charitable
donations from a variety of supporters:
NMHS employees and physicians are our
largest group of donors. Approximately 50 percent of all employees give
annually to the Foundation.
Patients and their families give as an expression of gratitude for
medical care they have received.
Individuals and businesses donate to help assure community health
services are available to others.
Grants from local and federal sources provide funds for many
specific health programs and services.
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What
are the benefits of your charitable donation?
Through your donation
HCF will be able to help....
Provide direct assistance to needy patients and their families.
Support community health programs and school health centers
Assure that life-saving medical equipment is readily available.
Your benefits
include....
The satisfaction of knowing you have helped to improve someone’s
life and health.
A personal connection with thousands of NMHS employee and
physician donors.
A charitable income tax deduction.
Recognition at the Centre Club Recognition Dinner ($100 and above
annually).
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How
much should I give?
You should give at a
level with which you are most comfortable. However, employees are
encouraged to at least consider a Centre Club membership with a
payroll deducted gift in the amount of $3.85 per pay period.
Those who want to consider a gift of 1, 2 or 3 percent of their salary
will become Centre Club Members and also be recognized on our Tree of
Life recognition center.
All gifts, regardless of
the amount, are very much appreciated.
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May
I donate to a specific need or to a favorite area or hospital service?
Yes! You may direct your
gift to a specific health facility, fund or program, or you may want
to consider allowing us to use it for areas of greatest need.
Does all of my donation
go to the area I choose to support?
Yes! HCF is able to
offset administrative and fund-raising costs from investment income
and operating support from NMHS. This allows 100 percent of your gift to be
used for its intended purpose.
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Will
HCF consider providing grants to needs in my community?
HCF will accept funding
proposals from any organization
which meets our qualifications for receiving a grant. Guidelines are
available by calling the Foundation office.
The Foundation also has
a special fund, The Good Neighbor Fund,
which provides financial grants of up to $250 to support NMHS
employees who personally involve themselves in volunteer activities in their communities. The fund is made available
through the interest earned on employee contributions to HCF and
income from special fund-raising events. Any employee of the North
Mississippi Health Services system who participates in the Health Care
Foundation's annual employee giving program may apply for a Good
Neighbor grant.
For
more information about Health Care Foundation of
North Mississippi call, (662) 377-3613.
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